Director, Cybersecurity Transformation

Director, Cybersecurity Transformation

  

This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

   

About our cybersecurity team 

Are you ready to make an impact at one of the world’s leading tech companies? At HPE, our Cybersecurity team is shaping the future of secure innovation. We’re looking for an experienced Director, Cybersecurity Transformation to join our Cybersecurity team. If you’re passionate about cybersecurity and ready for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you. 

About the Role 

We are seeking a skilled and motivated leader to serve as Director, Cybersecurity Transformation. This role, reporting directly to the Vice President of the Office of the CISO, will be a key partner to senior leadership in strengthening HPE’s cybersecurity posture through continuous improvement, transformation, and the successful delivery of complex programs.

This leader will be responsible for managing a portfolio of large-scale cybersecurity transformation programs and inspiring cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious goals. The ideal candidate will excel at partnering across functions and business units, influencing senior executives, and leading teams to deliver measurable business value.

The ideal leader will bring extensive expertise in program management, leadership in technology-driven initiatives, and a modern approach that combines deep cybersecurity knowledge with agile methodologies and disciplined execution.

Success in this role requires meticulous organization, crisp communication and a methodical approach to measurable risk reduction. Impact is achieved through phased delivery—breaking down complex work into manageable increments that produce early wins and build momentum for lasting adoption.

Transformation Leadership

• Drive Transformational Change: Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex, large-scale transformation programs
• Champion Change: Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and agility by driving the adoption of new processes, tools, and mindsets across the organization.
• Ensure Value Realization: Establish and oversee frameworks for tracking and measuring the impact of transformation initiatives, ensuring a clear return on investment.

Program Management Office (PMO) Leadership

• Portfolio Oversight: Provide executive oversight for the full portfolio of cybersecurity programs, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and driving data-driven prioritization and resource allocation.
• Financial Management: Project and forecast budgets via rigorous financial planning and oversight.
• Transparency: Implement a robust governance framework to ensure accountability and transparency, with regular portfolio reporting to executive leadership.

Team and Stakeholder Leadership

• Lead a High-Performing Team: Recruit, mentor, and lead a world-class cybersecurity transformation and program delivery team. You will lead internal and external resources, including technical PMs.
• Cultivate Global Relationships: Build and maintain strong global relationships with senior and executive management, as well as stakeholders across the organization, from the C-suite to frontline teams.
• Drive Consensus and Resolution: Influence, negotiate, and build consensus to drive success, stepping in to mediate critical escalations and driving alignment.

Skills and Competencies 

• Inspiring Leadership: Ability to motivate teams to achieve ambitious goals, solve complex problems and to navigate organizational challenges. 

• Strategic and Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business principles, financial management, and the ability to align program execution with long-term business objectives and critical business succ